Position Overview:
The Associate Vice President – Costing The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal and external stake holders, consultants, vendors, all departments including Design, Projects, and Head Office to ensure that organizational goals are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Should have good knowledge on new technologies in Data center Industry.
Key Responsibilities
:Cost Control & Variance Managemen
- tImplement and maintain cost control systems to track actuals against budgets
- .Conduct detailed time and cost variance analysis, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
- .Propose and track mitigation plans for delays and cost overruns
- .Establish clear governance protocols for managing change requests and escalations
.Cost Estimation & Benchmarkin
- gLead preparation of project cost estimates based on design inputs, historical trends, and industry benchmarks
- .Maintain and update cost databases to support informed budgeting and tendering decisions
- .Review and validate BOQs and comparative cost data during procurement
- .This role requires that projects are delivered within budget, financial risks are minimized
- .Planning and developing competitive cost estimates including direct, preliminary, pre-construction, construction (common infrastructure, shell & core), power infrastructure, site infrastructure development, MEP equipment and fit out works
- .Assist in budget preparation and cost forecasting for new and ongoing projects
- .Conduct cost-benefit analyses and value engineering exercises, TCO analysis
- .Analyze actual costs vs. projected costs and report variances
- .Prepare and present cost reports and recommendations to stakeholders
- .Evaluate project plans and identify cost-saving opportunities
- .Support contract negotiations with financial data
- .Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
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Process Optimization & Technology Enableme
- ntIdentify process improvement opportunities and drive adoption of project management best practice
- s.Leverage advanced tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), Aconex, Power BI, and AI-based Excel/PPT features for better project visibility and decision-makin
- g.Cultivate a culture of operational efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvemen
t.MIS & Reporti
- ngDevelop real-time dashboards using Power BI to monitor project progress, resource utilization, delays, and cost performanc
- e.Prepare detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for management and board revie
- w.Work closely with finance to prepare cash flow forecasts, working capital plans, and funding requirement
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